Gold Stater - Verica Vine Leaf Tendril

Issuer Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year 25-35
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Stater (1)
Currency Stater
Composition Gold
Weight 5.4 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Iron#1166 , Sills#365
Obverse description Vine leaf. Short angled line at base of stem (with the bottom to the left), with tendril and two chevrons off it (often missing). Inscription to left and right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VI - RI
Reverse description Warrior holding reigns with spear and shield on his back, riding trotting horse with single strand tail and mane of pellets on lines, right. Widely-spaced inscription behind rider, above horse`s head and below horse. Pellet border.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering C O F
(Translation: Son of Commios.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (25-35) - -
Numisquare ID 7331626010
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